FANTASY FOOTBALL ARTICLES

In all positions, size does matter to at least some degree. Obviously talent is critical but without the size to play in the NFL - does it really matter how fast a player is or how well he can pass the ball? The intent of these positional reviews is to arm yourself with the conventional wisdom about fantasy positions and typically what is successful. There are always exceptions to every rule, but it is nice to know the rule in the first place. There is a surprising amount of consistency in the measureables of star players.

#

Team

2012 Top Ten

Ht.

Wt.

Age

Exp.

1

NO

Drew Brees

6'0"

209

34

12

2

GB

Aaron Rodgers

6'2"

225

30

8

3

NE

Tom Brady

6'4"

225

36

13

4

CAR

Cam Newton

6'5"

245

24

3

5

ATL

Matt Ryan

6'4"

220

28

5

6

DEN

Peyton Manning

6'5"

230

37

15

7

DAL

Tony Romo

6'2"

230

33

9

8

IND

Andrew Luck

6'4"

234

24

1

9

DET

Matthew Stafford

6'3"

232

25

4

10

WAS

Robert Griffin III

6'2"

217

23

1

Top 10 Average

6'3"

227

29

7

Height - Not a lot of variation since the taller players are preferred but Drew Brees not only is an exception, but he comes in rated #1 from last year. Typically the runners in the crowd tend to be shorter though Cam Newton ruins that absolute.

Weight - The height and weight averages are nearly the exact same as they were 5 years ago (6-4, 226). Almost all tend to fall between 220 and 235 pounds. Weight correlates to height of course.

Age - The average age is tending lower thanks to Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin Jr. Usually the average is around 30 to 31 years old. We are nearing the changing of the guard since Brees, Brady and Manning have been constant top ten quarterbacks but are sure to be stepping aside within the next few years. With four quarterbacks are still only 25 or less. There is almost always five guys over 30 and five under 30. No magic age here.

Rookies

Drafted

Team

Name

Ht.

Wt.

Age

1.16

BUF

Manuel, EJ

6'5"

237

23

2.07

NYJ

Smith, Geno

6'2"

218

22

3.11

TB

Glennon, Mike

6'7"

225

23

4.01

PHI

Barkley, Matt

6'2"

227

23

4.13

NYG

Nassib, Ryan

6'2"

227

23

4.15

OAK

Wilson, Tyler

6'2"

215

24

4.18

PIT

Jones, Landry

6'4"

225

24

7.15

SD

Sorensen, Brad

6'4"

229

23

7.28

DEN

Dysert, Zac

6'3"

231

23

7.31

SF

Daniels, B.J.

6'0"

217

24

7.43

ATL

Renfree, Sean

6'3"

219

23

The top drafted quarterbacks are really not that tall considering the prototype but Mike Glennon's 6'7" could make him the tallest NFL starter if he ever gets past Josh Freeman. Rookie quarterbacks tend to be slightly lighter than older players not unlike you probably not the same size as when you were 23. Interesting too that the quarterback position in college is not something that players just jump into and then bolt in their junior year for the NFL. Most of them red-shirted or at least played a full college career.